Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Adrian, North Carolina
Honored By
Louis J. Hanson
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. SERVED IN THE AMERICAL DIVISION, 164TH INFANTRY, COMPANY E, HEADQUARTERS 2ND BATTALION. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT NAVY CITATION, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND MARKSMANSHIP RIFLEMAN BADGE. ACTIVE SERVICE APRIL 24, 1941 TO AUGUST 26, 1945. SERVICE INCLUDED OVER 600 DAYS OF ACTUAL COMBAT.